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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 6, 2008

Updated: 05/06/2008 05:11 pm

Events

CHARLIE'S WINE BAR: 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-1967. These events are scheduled:

Dom Perignon Champagne Tasting, 7:30 p.m. Friday; $35 in advance.

Tuscan Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $35; advance reservations required.

California Boutique Wine & Sushi, 7:30 p.m. May 16; $16 in advance or $20 at the door.

Napa/Sonoma Wine Dine Learn, 7:30 p.m. May 17; $35; advance reservations required.

SHRINERS BENEFIT: Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse will host a wine tasting to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children at 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. It will feature more than 60 wines, along with appetizers such as smoked Maple Leaf Duck and an assortment of cheeses.

Suggested donation is $25; $40 per couple. For information, call (813) 837-8941.

WINE AND ARTS FESTIVAL: Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, will host a free arts and crafts festival with food and music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There will also be an al fresco brunch for Mother's Day on Sunday. For information, call (813) 748-0441.

Classes

QUICK AND HEALTHY: Pinellas County Extension will offer the Family Cooking Series, a five-week class for parents and their children to learn how to prepare quick meals and make healthy food choices, starting Monday.

Classes are free and will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through June 16. (No class will be held May 26, Memorial Day.) Registration is required; call (727) 582-2122.

FOODIES: 2312 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 209-1418. These classes are scheduled:

Chicken in a Flash, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; $40.

Picnic Preparation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 14; $35.

Easy Entertaining, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 17; $45.

PUBLIX: Publix Apron's Cooking School, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 926-4465. These classes are scheduled:

Intermediate Techniques (four-class series), beginning at 6 tonight; $200.

Martin Yan: Celebrity Demonstration, 6:30 p.m. May 16; $85.

Rise and Shine, 10 a.m. May 17; $35.

Spicy Pepper Dishes Around the World, 6:30 p.m. May 17; $40.

Sushi 102, 6 p.m. May 23; $50.

Teens at the Grill, 11 a.m. May 24; $30.

Girls Night Out, 6:30 p.m. May 24; $35.

ROLLING PIN KITCHEN EMPORIUM: 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon; (813) 653-2418. These classes are scheduled:

Basic Skills II, 6:15 to 9 tonight; $45.

Every Night Italian: Giuliano Hazan, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $55.

Couples Cooking: Perfect Pizza, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; $45.

Mommy/Daddy and Me: Breakfast, ages 4 to 9, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; $25.

Classic Sauces, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday; $40.

Girls' Night Out: Rustic Provencal Cooking, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday; $50.

Cake Decorating Class II: Basket Weaving and Roses, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 14; $35.

Celebration of Herbs With Chef Laurel Cooks, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 15; $45.

ROYAL ICING: Michaels, 2564 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, will offer a four-week course on royal icing flowers beginning Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $21, plus supplies.

Tasting

WINE AND CHOCOLATE: Vino 100 Valrico, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will team up with Peterbrooke Chocolatier to host a free tasting that will pair chocolate and wine from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. For information, call (813) 654-8466.

Send news of events or classes at least two weeks before publication to Camille Scringer, The Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa FL 33606; or e-mail cscringer@tampatrib.com.

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